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where afghanistan will be secured by its own people again. its sovereignty will be defended by them and we will defend its integrity. >> sreenivasan: the transition in afghanistan takes place as the pentagon navigates budget cuts. in washington, the nominee for head of the joint chiefs of staff discussed what he called a "new fiscal reality," and warned against tightening the purse strings by too much. president obama has called for $400 billion in military spending cuts over 12 years. during an exchange with republican senator john mccain, army general martin dempsey said proposals to cut more than that would be dangerous. >> what would an $800 to a trillion dollar cut in defense spending over the next ten years do to our readiness, general? >> based on the difficulty of achieving the $400 billion cut, i believe $800 would be extraordinarily difficult and very high risk. >> sreenivasan: dempsey added the pentagon is currently reviewing how to make the cuts the obama administration has requested, and will present those options to the presiden
where afghanistan will be secured by its own people again. its sovereignty will be defended by them and we will defend its integrity. >> sreenivasan: the transition in afghanistan takes place as the pentagon navigates budget cuts. in washington, the nominee for head of the joint chiefs of staff discussed what he called a "new fiscal reality," and warned against tightening the purse strings by too much. president obama has called for $400 billion in military spending cuts over 12...
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we cannot do that." >> rose: with afghanistan? >> with afghanistan. am i doingin afghanistan gha what lyndon johnson did in vietnam 40 years before. >> rose: my assumption in the surge in part-- and you assume he thinks it has strategic significance and importance there because you don't want afghanistato be a haven for terrism d at the same time when he was going through this there were only, like, 100 members of al qaeda that there. allknow that. my assumption has always been just your point. i think he was influenced by the idea that, look i'm not sure this is going to work but i'm not prepared not to the do it and see what the consequens are. i'm mo prepared to do in the this case because i've described this as a war of choice... i've described this as a war of necessity, not choice, as iq was characterized a aar choice. >> i think you're absolutely on it and what we tried to do literally in chapter 9 of this book is to describe the mind-set of obama when he was handling time and time again questions relating to afghanistan. for example, in the su
we cannot do that." >> rose: with afghanistan? >> with afghanistan. am i doingin afghanistan gha what lyndon johnson did in vietnam 40 years before. >> rose: my assumption in the surge in part-- and you assume he thinks it has strategic significance and importance there because you don't want afghanistato be a haven for terrism d at the same time when he was going through this there were only, like, 100 members of al qaeda that there. allknow that. my assumption has...
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some of the families of british soldiers who died in afghanistan are upset the phones of the victims may have been hacked into. the detectives for news of the world were found to have information leading to this thought. >> they pride themselves on supporting british soldiers. now it's alleged to have been responsible for hacking into the phones of those families. the reaction has been one of anger. >> well, i suppose some of the families are upset that the phones were hacked. >> news international said it would be appalled and horrified if there were any truth in the allegations and said they are friends of the service men and the support for the military over the years has been true and will continue to be so. the editor told staff yesterday there was a great deal of anger directed at the newspaper and it's an -- that an extremely painful period lie ahead. now all eyes fall the head rupert merdock. critics say he should be here in the u.k. answering questions about the conduct of his journalists. matt, "bbc world news." >> let's speak to our political correspondent joining us now f
some of the families of british soldiers who died in afghanistan are upset the phones of the victims may have been hacked into. the detectives for news of the world were found to have information leading to this thought. >> they pride themselves on supporting british soldiers. now it's alleged to have been responsible for hacking into the phones of those families. the reaction has been one of anger. >> well, i suppose some of the families are upset that the phones were hacked....
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canada has formally ended its combat mission in afghanistan today after nine years. since 2002, approximately 157 canadian soldiers have died in the war. now, more than 2800 combat troops are being withdrawn. but canada is sending in 950 other troops to train afghan security forces. a mexican man-- humberto leal was convicted in the 1994 rape- murder of a 16-year-old girl in san antonio. but he was not told he could seek legal help from the mexican government. that prompted diplomatic objections and warnings of repercussions for americans overseas. the obama administration intervened to try to delay the execution. those are some of the day's major stories. now, back to judy. >> woodruff: the phone hacking scandal in britain came full comes full circle today, with word that the "news of the world" tabloid will cease to publish after 168 years in business. margaret warner has the story. >> warner: the news electrified britain-- sunday's edition of "news of the world"-- the most widely read english language newspaper in the world-- will be its last. in sun valley, idaho
canada has formally ended its combat mission in afghanistan today after nine years. since 2002, approximately 157 canadian soldiers have died in the war. now, more than 2800 combat troops are being withdrawn. but canada is sending in 950 other troops to train afghan security forces. a mexican man-- humberto leal was convicted in the 1994 rape- murder of a 16-year-old girl in san antonio. but he was not told he could seek legal help from the mexican government. that prompted diplomatic...
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they're among some 1,000 troops set to leave afghanistan this month. last month, president obama announced he is withdrawing 10,000 u.s. troops this year. the remaining 23,000 will leave by september of next year. in india, investigators in mumbai searched for clues in wednesday's triple bombing that killed 17 people and wounded 130 more. others demanded answers to how the city was attacked again, despite stepped-up security. we have a report narrated by john sparks of "independent television news." >> reporter: there was no warning. placed in the streets of mumbai the aftermath of one blast, a few hours later detectives began their investigation. a series of bombs detonated in rapid succession. this not the work of suicide bombers said the police. these were sophisticated devices triggered by timers. these the first attacks here since gunmen from pakistan laid siege to the city in 2008. the authorities were taken by surprise. nobody has claimed responsibility for the attacks, although security experts say a domestic group-- the indian mughadeen are pr
they're among some 1,000 troops set to leave afghanistan this month. last month, president obama announced he is withdrawing 10,000 u.s. troops this year. the remaining 23,000 will leave by september of next year. in india, investigators in mumbai searched for clues in wednesday's triple bombing that killed 17 people and wounded 130 more. others demanded answers to how the city was attacked again, despite stepped-up security. we have a report narrated by john sparks of "independent...
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president bush reshaped the wars in iraq and afghanistan. and today, president obama not only gave his thanks, he surprised gates by giving him the nation's highest civilian award, the medal of freedom. gates' served eight presidents in a career that took him through the ranks of the cia and into the pentagon in late 2006. >> bob, today you're not only one of the longest zash serving secretaries of defense in american history, but it is also clear that you've been one of the best. >> i'm just saying here, that i will think of these young warriors, the one who is fought. the ones who keep on fighting, the ones who never made it back until the end of my days. >> and emotional bob gates and monterrey native leon panetta takes his place as defense secretary tomorrow and general david petraeus was confirmed to take panetta's place as cia director. >>> changing the way you buy alcohol. new restrictions that could be coming to a grocery store near you. >>> tsa employees under fire this week for searching an elderly woman's diaper but today more que
president bush reshaped the wars in iraq and afghanistan. and today, president obama not only gave his thanks, he surprised gates by giving him the nation's highest civilian award, the medal of freedom. gates' served eight presidents in a career that took him through the ranks of the cia and into the pentagon in late 2006. >> bob, today you're not only one of the longest zash serving secretaries of defense in american history, but it is also clear that you've been one of the best....
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i had one mother in afghanistan who... i photographed the engagement of an 11-year-old girl to a man in his 50s and the mother was crying and telling me "we don't have enough food to feed the rest of our children, we're selling our girls." so, i mean, the families want attention to this issue, at least on some level. either through... because of they're worried about poverty, lack of education and not having any other options or because they, too, were married at very young ages. >> sreenivasan: is there a community-based solution working in some of these communities? i think the knee-jerk reaction, people say "gosh, can't we take them out and immediately rescue them somewhere?" is there something more systemic that's working? >> for sure schools are the best answer. but it's not just schools for regular education. i think educating the societies, those communities as villages about reproductive health, about the consequences of early marriage are just as important as regular primary education. in yemen one of the biggest
i had one mother in afghanistan who... i photographed the engagement of an 11-year-old girl to a man in his 50s and the mother was crying and telling me "we don't have enough food to feed the rest of our children, we're selling our girls." so, i mean, the families want attention to this issue, at least on some level. either through... because of they're worried about poverty, lack of education and not having any other options or because they, too, were married at very young ages....
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troops in southeastern afghanistan celebrated with a flag raising ceremony. it may be the last july 4th spent in afghanistan. the draw down of u.s. troops is set to begin. president obama ordered reduction of 10,000 by the end of the year and another 23,000 by september, 2012. some leaders say the withdrawal plan is more aggressive than anticipated. >> sarah showered began a hunger strike to protest the continued detention of two fellow uc berkeley alumni. they were arrested almost two years ago hiking along the border. and the release on bail last year, she announced she'd not return to stand trial. bower and fattal's trials were set to begin at the end of the month. uc werkly -- berkeley alumni will take turns fasting to demand the release. >>> a group of canadian activists attempting to sail through the sea blockade were blocked from leaving a greek port today this, is the second time that a boat belonging to the flotilla was turned back. on friday, the greek coast guard and commandos stopped the boat from leaving and arrested the boat's captain. forces ra
troops in southeastern afghanistan celebrated with a flag raising ceremony. it may be the last july 4th spent in afghanistan. the draw down of u.s. troops is set to begin. president obama ordered reduction of 10,000 by the end of the year and another 23,000 by september, 2012. some leaders say the withdrawal plan is more aggressive than anticipated. >> sarah showered began a hunger strike to protest the continued detention of two fellow uc berkeley alumni. they were arrested almost two...
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. >> reporter: the new pentagon chief told the troops he is fully focused on the war in afghanistan and on defeating al- qaida. panetta replaces robert gates who retired yesterday. >>> as congress struggles to reduce the nation's massive degrees massive deficit, the white house is eyeing the defense department. president obama has proposed cutting $500 million from the pentagon. new weapons systems could be in jeopardy. >> these include a new nuclear submarine for the navy, they include a new bomber for the air force. i think there's aircraft carriers out there that gates himself have said we probably don't need. >> in an opinion piece, donald rumsfeld said president obama's proposed defense cuts would be a quote grievous mistakes. >>> under the new rules, employees can listen to music and read while on duty if traffic permits. they can also request to take a leave if they're too tired to work. the new rules are part of an agreement between the federal aviation administration and the air traffic controllers union after several controllers were caught napping on the job. >>> a lot of com
. >> reporter: the new pentagon chief told the troops he is fully focused on the war in afghanistan and on defeating al- qaida. panetta replaces robert gates who retired yesterday. >>> as congress struggles to reduce the nation's massive degrees massive deficit, the white house is eyeing the defense department. president obama has proposed cutting $500 million from the pentagon. new weapons systems could be in jeopardy. >> these include a new nuclear submarine for the navy,...
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. >> tus troops in south east afghanistan celebrated independent day with a flag raising ceremony and military band. >> this may be the last july 4th ceremony spent in afghanistan for some of these soldiers. as the draw down of u.s. troops is set to begin. president obama ordered a troop reduction of 10,000 bit end of the year and another 23,000 by september 2012. military leaders say the president withdrawal plan is more aggressive than they had anticipated. >> you represent the latest in long line of hero whose have served our country with honor, you made incredible zacchary faces to protect the freedom that we all enjoy. i have got some of those heroes here with us today. >>reporter: for third year in a row the first family celebrating the fourth of july with service members and their families. more than 1,000 l military hero and loved ones gather on the south lawn for barbecue and first rate view of the national capitol fireworks tonight. the president told them america is proud of you. rock band train singleer song writer amos lee and u.s. marine band were on the schedule. >> now
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if i protest, they say you support nato. >> this is what progress lookalike in afghanistan. so much so, there is to be a further cut in british troops with a few hundred soldiers. but native troops still far outnumber the afghan troops. what is needed to hand over a village like this to the local troops altogether? >> a regular police presence. that's what we need. regular patrolling. people of confidence to be able to come and talk to the police. >> but in this village, the police seemed willing to help themselves to food, just like a taliban. they did find a taliban and decisions-in a melon patch. -- a taliban munitions patch they were sniping at the soldiers operation we joined. the afghan forces lacked much and british officers say privately they are -- there is still a big problem with corruption. nato's deployment has peaked. the question now is will the afghans be able to do the job of the british soldiers have been doing as they start to leave? >> that is the question indeed. on the ground, the fighting continues. in washington, three american senators, three -- two
if i protest, they say you support nato. >> this is what progress lookalike in afghanistan. so much so, there is to be a further cut in british troops with a few hundred soldiers. but native troops still far outnumber the afghan troops. what is needed to hand over a village like this to the local troops altogether? >> a regular police presence. that's what we need. regular patrolling. people of confidence to be able to come and talk to the police. >> but in this village, the...
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beyond afghanistan and iraq, the u.s. faces as i said a multitude of other strategic and institution no, ma'am -- institutional challenges. we must reset a stressed force. we must repair for emerging threats, cyberattackers, nuclear proliferation, rising powers, that will demand that we work towards greater transparency and better diplomacy. and we must do all that we can so that we recognize that in in effort, we do not have a blank check from the american people. that we will face the fiscal challenges that confront us, but we will do it in a way that maintains the strength of our country. based on my long experience in government and in working with budgets, i, believe that we do not have to make a choice between fiscal discipline and national security. by setting priorities, based on sound strategy, based on good policy, we can focus a strong and innovative defense policy that confronts the future. and dealing with the threat that is we are face in the future. and that focuses resources that we need at those threats o
beyond afghanistan and iraq, the u.s. faces as i said a multitude of other strategic and institution no, ma'am -- institutional challenges. we must reset a stressed force. we must repair for emerging threats, cyberattackers, nuclear proliferation, rising powers, that will demand that we work towards greater transparency and better diplomacy. and we must do all that we can so that we recognize that in in effort, we do not have a blank check from the american people. that we will face the fiscal...
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december one thousand nine hundred seventy nine afghanistan. after a special operation to remove the leader of his alarm soviet troops invaded afghanistan the soviet press would later kulis fulfilling international duty several didn't hold back in publicly condemning the action calling it an aggression he would not be forgiven for his remarks. or your phrase up to the course not rich on her way to work a traffic police car suddenly got to tell you a. driver for to surprised that with a tout and walk up to the policeman all the data players in the rear entrance opened and two men climbed. they showed a radar and a sin said that they were from eighty or in a district but in fact they were from the tragedy. and the driver target they would tend to follow the car but there was also from the cage a deal breaker which came to the prosecutor's office where prosecutor become closer to make it a draw into the awards for the competent authorities have decided that you should be exiled to this is your. b.l. skills of gorky in the newly built area should h
december one thousand nine hundred seventy nine afghanistan. after a special operation to remove the leader of his alarm soviet troops invaded afghanistan the soviet press would later kulis fulfilling international duty several didn't hold back in publicly condemning the action calling it an aggression he would not be forgiven for his remarks. or your phrase up to the course not rich on her way to work a traffic police car suddenly got to tell you a. driver for to surprised that with a tout and...
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if i protest, they say you support nato. >> this is what progress lookalike in afghanistan. so much so, there is to be a further cut in british troops with a few hundred soldiers. but native troops still far outnumber the afghan troops. what is needed to hand over a village like this to the local troops altogether? >> a regular police presence. that's what we need. regular patrolling. people of confidence to be able to come and talk to the police. >> but in this village, the police seemed willing to help themselves to food, just like a taliban. they did find a taliban and decisions-in a melon patch. -- a taliban munitions patch they were sniping at the soldiers operation we joined. the afghan forces lacked much and british officers say privately they are -- there is still a big problem with corruption. nato's deployment has peaked. the question now is will the afghans be able to do the job of the british soldiers have been doing as they start to leave? >> that is the question indeed. on the ground, the fighting continues. in washington, three american senators, three -- two
if i protest, they say you support nato. >> this is what progress lookalike in afghanistan. so much so, there is to be a further cut in british troops with a few hundred soldiers. but native troops still far outnumber the afghan troops. what is needed to hand over a village like this to the local troops altogether? >> a regular police presence. that's what we need. regular patrolling. people of confidence to be able to come and talk to the police. >> but in this village, the...
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the search continues for the missing. >>> three united states senators are in afghanistan this fourth of july. there they have a lot to say about the president's plans in that country. in kabul, republican senators john mccain and lindsay graham call the string too risky. they say it could put american troops and their mission in jeopardy. the white house is standing by its plans saying successes on the ground especially the kills of osama bin laden have made it a viable one. >>> the duke and duchess of cambridge, william and kate, resume their tour of canada today with an official welcome to prince edward island. they arrived yesterday after leaving quebec city where they encountered some anti- monarchist protesters. they leave canada for a trip to california this friday. >>> still ahead, will mother nature allow your holiday picnic to go on? marty has the answer. >>> the stock market is closed for the fourth of july holiday. copd makes it hard to breathe,, so i wasn't playing much of a role in my own life, but with advair, i'm breathing better so now i can take the lead on a science
the search continues for the missing. >>> three united states senators are in afghanistan this fourth of july. there they have a lot to say about the president's plans in that country. in kabul, republican senators john mccain and lindsay graham call the string too risky. they say it could put american troops and their mission in jeopardy. the white house is standing by its plans saying successes on the ground especially the kills of osama bin laden have made it a viable one....
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british combat operations in afghanistan will finish by the end of 2014. but david cameron says there will be a long-term relationship to build the country based around trade, diplomacy, and military training. >> let's take a look at some of the other stories making headlines around the world today. beginning with british prime minister david cameron's comments, shocked and allegations that a mobile phone belonging to a british girl nine years ago was hacked into by a private detective working for "the news of the world." they say they've only made aware of the allegations on monday. >> it is the most serious allegation yet in the phone hacking -- that a missing girls of voice mail was intercepted and a police investigation potentially compromised. >> as a lawyer you are kind of used to hearing fairly awful disinformation -- i got goose bumps. it is one of the most despicable things. >> it is alleged that this man, a private investigator, carried out the hacking and deleted some of the voice mail messages to make space for new ones. news international says
british combat operations in afghanistan will finish by the end of 2014. but david cameron says there will be a long-term relationship to build the country based around trade, diplomacy, and military training. >> let's take a look at some of the other stories making headlines around the world today. beginning with british prime minister david cameron's comments, shocked and allegations that a mobile phone belonging to a british girl nine years ago was hacked into by a private detective...
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trying to you know focus on eastern afghanistan feeling that they have controlled the south there is now a vacuum who is in power who can the west rely upon no one and i've also heard and others have reported that he was responsible for perhaps starting to bring the taliban together with the united states to negotiate they killed a person who had all the information we do know that there's a power vacuum throughout all of southern afghanistan he who holds kandahar holds that country because in the one nine hundred eighty s. when i worked as a newspaper reporter in afghanistan there were negotiations between the dean the united states the soviet union pakistan pakistan does not want to watch from the sidelines when pakistan says that there should be direct negotiations between the united states and the taliban what it is also saying is that pakistan wants to be at the table also because don't forget most of your viewers know this the leadership of the taliban is not enough get to stand like al qaeda it is in pakistan it cannot operate there independently it has had institutional backi
trying to you know focus on eastern afghanistan feeling that they have controlled the south there is now a vacuum who is in power who can the west rely upon no one and i've also heard and others have reported that he was responsible for perhaps starting to bring the taliban together with the united states to negotiate they killed a person who had all the information we do know that there's a power vacuum throughout all of southern afghanistan he who holds kandahar holds that country because in...
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heavily tribal region into a pro-american one the american people know it seems that the people of afghanistan know it so when will our representatives get them out on. all right so our featured tonight with contempt for government at an all time high more and more americans are attracted to the message of presidential candidate ron paul but more important than the messenger is the message and many who come to ron paul's philosophy from my idealistic generation the millennial take that message to its extreme logical conclusion or are at least asking and we'd be better off with no government at this point one of our contenders in the first match up tonight is his philosopher savant while winning is ron paul's message of conservative libertarianism is the gateway many consider mahler's massive to be what is on the other side our other contender taking a side of conservatism is our own jake negative neo con nancy delivered oh now he's not really a neo codon but he is a conservative a certified theologian with a degree in divinity a marine veteran of iraq and afghanistan and a proud registered rep
heavily tribal region into a pro-american one the american people know it seems that the people of afghanistan know it so when will our representatives get them out on. all right so our featured tonight with contempt for government at an all time high more and more americans are attracted to the message of presidential candidate ron paul but more important than the messenger is the message and many who come to ron paul's philosophy from my idealistic generation the millennial take that message...
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canada has kept about 3,000 combat troops in afghanistan for more than five years. some 950 will remain until 2014 to help train afghan security forces. >> i'm extremely proud of my soldiers. our soldiers have, again, accomplished a great deal here in afghanistan. >> with the united states about to begin gradually withdrawing troops, allied nations including france and britain, have also announced plans to reduce their own military presence. meanwhile, local anger at international forces is on the rise. villagers in the eastern province of host took to the streets to protest a nato raid they claim killed is 1 locals this week. the increasing number of civilian casualties is believed to be one way the taliban tries to broaden supports. insurgents targeted locations that were previously considereded secure. last month's raid on a heavily guarded luxury hotel in kabul lled 20 people, including the attackers. some observers fear afghanistan may not be able to control the worsening security situation without international support. >>> the dalai lama is visiting the unite
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petraeus for example going to treat operation in afghanistan says the number of clashes there increases year after year and in fact the number of those clashes over the past ten years has increased more than a hundred times it was a with heavy assigned tasks been achieved but we see that the security in afghanistan has only gotten worse it's said that drug production cannot be forced because of the damage of the security situation so it's a kind of closed circle your. scandal surrounding rupert murdoch's media empire has gone international after u.s. senators called for their own program to the news corp company if follows allegations that someone murdered newspapers at hamworth drive your policemen for access to the call records of nine eleven victims in britain the outbreak to stir an explosive details of this the hacking from the world to the murder victims the things are said in return dad is editor of the day online news service things that you gain data to be misused and not just by tabloids. but i think that where this does become a question for national security is the idea that
petraeus for example going to treat operation in afghanistan says the number of clashes there increases year after year and in fact the number of those clashes over the past ten years has increased more than a hundred times it was a with heavy assigned tasks been achieved but we see that the security in afghanistan has only gotten worse it's said that drug production cannot be forced because of the damage of the security situation so it's a kind of closed circle your. scandal surrounding rupert...
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just got a new ambassador to afghanistan today ryan crocker was sworn in as the new u.s. ambassador to the war stricken country and he's starting out with a bang already making some pretty strong statements first starters crocker has already explained that there will be no rush to exit from the country and then he went on to say we have no interest in permanent bases in afghanistan we will stay as long as we need to. and not one day more what exactly does that mean and frankly that comment is caught many people off guard including myself because of all of the statements about staying however long we need to in afghanistan despite that two thousand and fourteen deadline after all there are plenty of reasons why the u.s. would have an interest in keeping a permanent base there first of all there's a sour relations between the u.s. and pakistan and then there's the fact that afghanistan itself is nowhere near stable in fact many predict that the country will descend into violence the second america reduces their presence in any significant way and listen to how senator linds
just got a new ambassador to afghanistan today ryan crocker was sworn in as the new u.s. ambassador to the war stricken country and he's starting out with a bang already making some pretty strong statements first starters crocker has already explained that there will be no rush to exit from the country and then he went on to say we have no interest in permanent bases in afghanistan we will stay as long as we need to. and not one day more what exactly does that mean and frankly that comment is...
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base be closed but man us is a crucial strategic hub for supplying coalition troops in afghanistan. the issue of the american presence became a bare faced bargaining chip in talks between the government and the us state department as such u.s. cargo planes continue to take off from curtis territory. those crooks should have been brought to justice instead of the contest elections we the young people of the cookies republic have been under the yoke of corrupt regimes for years we have fed up with the continuing cycle of deceit we have taken part in the latest revolution to topple the criminal regime. and pay for it you know blood. in two thousand and ten rallies in central bishkek became just as routine as the changing of the guards kurdistan's political life gathered strength following the second revolution it took scores of political parties only a few months to emerge on the political scene in order to contest parliamentary seats. the prospect of new elections inspired both hope and anxiety it was obvious to many that those who lost might stir up the people to take to the streets
base be closed but man us is a crucial strategic hub for supplying coalition troops in afghanistan. the issue of the american presence became a bare faced bargaining chip in talks between the government and the us state department as such u.s. cargo planes continue to take off from curtis territory. those crooks should have been brought to justice instead of the contest elections we the young people of the cookies republic have been under the yoke of corrupt regimes for years we have fed up...
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>> corruption is happening at the highest level in the government of afghanistan. i want the international community to put more pressure on high political authorities. >> u.s. senators do too and they are pushing the head of military operations in afghanistan to keep an eye on the money. >> the karzai government and other people in afghanistan are trying to cover up the extent of the fraud and manipulation in the bank. >> they forced the fund to cutoff the credit line and the country is losing a valuable source of funding as the u.s. and allies begin a huge transition process to pull up. >> there were american funds flowing through to the contractors in many provinces of afghanistan including kandahar. >> the part of the bank that pays afghan police salaries, that's split off from the loan department and that part pathat pays police is still functioning. the imf is not restarting their donor program because there concerns there and now we hear there is a second bank, another bank under scrutiny. >> good report. thanks very much. president obama accused of using cl
>> corruption is happening at the highest level in the government of afghanistan. i want the international community to put more pressure on high political authorities. >> u.s. senators do too and they are pushing the head of military operations in afghanistan to keep an eye on the money. >> the karzai government and other people in afghanistan are trying to cover up the extent of the fraud and manipulation in the bank. >> they forced the fund to cutoff the credit line...
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policy or the lack of faith regarding pakistan and afghanistan no less has been said about the nato operation or actually aerial intervention and bombing in leave you take a closer look how the nato aerial bombing in libya is related to american tries in afghanistan and pakistan on a technical basis yes they nato intervention and indiscriminate bombing in libya could be both the united states and major operation but technicalities it is not just a two and a half wars for the united states in reality if not on the ground at least in the air over alleviate the bombing is one hundred percent nato operation off nato operation against libya demonstrated not only of the lack of trust between the united states and pakistan and afghan leadership it is also indicative of a huge credibility gap between the genuine united states of america and its european nato partners. well you can always follow your. blog and of course many others on our website are among the stories you'll find out today featuring george and the photographers convicted of spying for russia all released colleagues convinced that conf
policy or the lack of faith regarding pakistan and afghanistan no less has been said about the nato operation or actually aerial intervention and bombing in leave you take a closer look how the nato aerial bombing in libya is related to american tries in afghanistan and pakistan on a technical basis yes they nato intervention and indiscriminate bombing in libya could be both the united states and major operation but technicalities it is not just a two and a half wars for the united states in...
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billion for the pentagon's primary budget another one hundred and nineteen billion for the wars in afghanistan and iraq and that does not include any downsizing quite the opposite that boosts the pentagon's budget by seventeen billion dollars so that includes five point nine billion to buy thirty two of lockheed martin's after thirty five joint strike fighters fifteen point one billion to build ten navy ships and a three point three billion for twenty eight of boeing's f. eighteen super hornet fighter jets and the whole bill also doesn't include funds for u.s. nuclear weapons programs or military construction which usually come in other bills and end up adding about thirty three billion dollars more to the fan spending so it looks like congress has said sorry america your social security your medicare and medicaid have probably got to go because the pentagon needs more jets here to discuss this with me as lawrence wilkerson retired u.s. army colonel and former chief of staff to colin powell our thanks so much for being on the show as always well gosh this sounds like it's a fun day to be at th
billion for the pentagon's primary budget another one hundred and nineteen billion for the wars in afghanistan and iraq and that does not include any downsizing quite the opposite that boosts the pentagon's budget by seventeen billion dollars so that includes five point nine billion to buy thirty two of lockheed martin's after thirty five joint strike fighters fifteen point one billion to build ten navy ships and a three point three billion for twenty eight of boeing's f. eighteen super hornet...
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is quitting on afghanistan. key senators are raising doubts about president obama's withdrawal plan for afghanistan. >> it is an unnecessary risk. >> i really do worry this may have undercut the momentum. i hope i'm wrong. >> reporter: in kabul republican senators john mccain and lindsey graham called the strategy too risky and say it could put american troops and the plan in jeopardy. the plan calls for pulling out 10,000 troops by the end of this year with another 23,000 gone by the end of next summer. >> i hope that it will work out but it is certainly deprives us of the necessary troops that we need for the second fighting season. >> the obama administration is standing by its plan saying successes on the ground especially the killing of osama bin laden have made it possible. >> al qaeda is under more pressure than at any time since 9/11. >> reporter: still this deadly taliban raid on a hotel in kabul last week shows insurgents aren't willing to go quietly. >> if we don't succeed here and the taliban comes b
is quitting on afghanistan. key senators are raising doubts about president obama's withdrawal plan for afghanistan. >> it is an unnecessary risk. >> i really do worry this may have undercut the momentum. i hope i'm wrong. >> reporter: in kabul republican senators john mccain and lindsey graham called the strategy too risky and say it could put american troops and the plan in jeopardy. the plan calls for pulling out 10,000 troops by the end of this year with another 23,000...
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to come to its because there are some figures out there is also that say that our wars in iraq and afghanistan have cost us three point seven trillion dollars and counting and that pretty soon that will be up over fortunately i mean it really is is there a god willing it's there it's insane as one congressman said to me when i was testifying before the senate foreign relations committee and almost knocked me off my chair it doesn't matter colonel we can print more. and that's the attitude and that's what's been going on now what has been happening is that while they have pretty easily get to pass a new defense budget at least the house of representatives there has been a little bit of a tussle and bustle over a few democrats that are coming out and try to block funds try to tie obama's hands when it came to afghanistan and bringing troops home of course that is because it has once again tried to tie the president's hands when it came to libya and all of that failed but the one thing they did pass was. bill that barred arming was supplying weapons to training the rebels in libya but already doi
to come to its because there are some figures out there is also that say that our wars in iraq and afghanistan have cost us three point seven trillion dollars and counting and that pretty soon that will be up over fortunately i mean it really is is there a god willing it's there it's insane as one congressman said to me when i was testifying before the senate foreign relations committee and almost knocked me off my chair it doesn't matter colonel we can print more. and that's the attitude and...
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hear the new ambassador to afghanistan for the u.s. is not interested in permanent military bases in the country really and i suspect in the twin terrorist attacks in norway appears to be a homegrown terrorists but some members of the media here in the u.s. tried to blame the muslim moments following the attack tonight we ask who should we really be concerned about when it comes to terrorist threats. into the only mechanism to go to bring justice or. i have the right to know what my government should do if you want to know why i think actually. i would characterize obama as a charismatic version of american exceptionalism. you know sometimes you see the story and the scene so. you think you understand it and then something else here's some other part of it and realized everything you saw you don't charge is a big. number that we can afford. i think the beautiful and well. we have to go to the shows that are. actually get ready for freedom. well the u.s. has got a new ambassador to afghanistan today ryan crocker was sworn in as the new
hear the new ambassador to afghanistan for the u.s. is not interested in permanent military bases in the country really and i suspect in the twin terrorist attacks in norway appears to be a homegrown terrorists but some members of the media here in the u.s. tried to blame the muslim moments following the attack tonight we ask who should we really be concerned about when it comes to terrorist threats. into the only mechanism to go to bring justice or. i have the right to know what my government...
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and we found out in iraq and afghanistan and that basically the bottom hole separates when there's an explosion and people get sandwiched inside and die which is why we're fielding em around because then rats have a v. shaped hole and so the idea was well the en route was not an actual procurement process it wasn't something that the army went out so we're going to design this from scratch and make it fit all our future needs it was a deal that a vehicle that already existed the south africans had developed it for use in the ngo and more and so we wouldn't just by existing models and then put a bunch of them forward because we need to protect soldiers and sailors and marines lives and afghanistan and iraq and there are a few interesting details if you talk about the m rapid as well that also shows how incompetent and broken our entire system is i hear that basically they are allowed to write their own contract yes all of the pentagon what to do so the contractor the end of that is a company called s c i c it's one of the large defense and intelligence contractors and they were sending
and we found out in iraq and afghanistan and that basically the bottom hole separates when there's an explosion and people get sandwiched inside and die which is why we're fielding em around because then rats have a v. shaped hole and so the idea was well the en route was not an actual procurement process it wasn't something that the army went out so we're going to design this from scratch and make it fit all our future needs it was a deal that a vehicle that already existed the south africans...
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forces from afghanistan. i speak today as the daughter of a lieutenant colonel who fought in several wars, one who knows the trauma and devastation of wars on families. i want to be clear that our service men and women have performed with incredible courage and commitment in afghanistan. they're doing everything we ask them to do. but the truth is, they have been put in an impossible position. they are fighting in a way with no military solution an no end in sight. only a political and diplomatic solution and a regional stabilization strategy will end this war. in fact, this concern of war without end is why i oppose the resolution authorizing military force on september 14, 2001. it began a series of of blank checks that we have been writing for nearly a decade there. there are few things we know with certainty regarding the situation of afghanistan. we know that corruption persists unabated and in many cases has been fueled by the u.s. occupation and influx of foreign cash. president karzai has proven himse
forces from afghanistan. i speak today as the daughter of a lieutenant colonel who fought in several wars, one who knows the trauma and devastation of wars on families. i want to be clear that our service men and women have performed with incredible courage and commitment in afghanistan. they're doing everything we ask them to do. but the truth is, they have been put in an impossible position. they are fighting in a way with no military solution an no end in sight. only a political and...
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defense agency wrapped up his first trip to afghanistan. the former cia to rectocia director met with troops and hamid karzai, turning to their power back over to afghanistan is the key ingredient to return the country to its operations. >> off the british tabloid after a phone scandal. it became under fire after reports of hacking voicemail of politicians, celebrities and victim's. this final cover things the staff and readers. >> this is not where rep wanted to be and this is not where we deserve to be. this is the final issue. 7.5 million readers. >> thank you. >> 200 world staffers are without jobs the owner say that it will try to find positions for as many of them as possible. the owner is rupert murdock. (music) >> jacquelinea beautiful shot. a beautiful day to be out by the bay. and from the north side a clear sky. it is going to head towards the bay and perhaps pretty gray. temperatures in the 60s. 65 and los gatos. 56 with strong sea breezes. the satellite with these storms over california things are quiet. however, that if pacifi
defense agency wrapped up his first trip to afghanistan. the former cia to rectocia director met with troops and hamid karzai, turning to their power back over to afghanistan is the key ingredient to return the country to its operations. >> off the british tabloid after a phone scandal. it became under fire after reports of hacking voicemail of politicians, celebrities and victim's. this final cover things the staff and readers. >> this is not where rep wanted to be and this is not...
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them bill you know the afghanistan or could they certainly don't report. michael i know you are a veteran why do you think that means our feeling seeing the departure of robert gates is there hope that anything will change adding something he was a leaves washington he leaves his position very well respected by a lot of people certainly much more so than his predecessor but i'm wondering michael what you think that friends like yourself are thinking today. well veterans like myself people who have been sent to fight and die and lose limbs and to commit crimes against people that are not our enemies those who are in the military today i don't think we're at all honoring robert gates in service because you know he's never done a foot patrol in helmand province you never gone on a convoy in iraq but he's ordered lots of us to do it with great bloodshed as a result the reality is the war in afghanistan is not about al qaeda the war in iraq it's not about national defense or freeing the iraqi people these are wars for empire but they're not our empire it's not
them bill you know the afghanistan or could they certainly don't report. michael i know you are a veteran why do you think that means our feeling seeing the departure of robert gates is there hope that anything will change adding something he was a leaves washington he leaves his position very well respected by a lot of people certainly much more so than his predecessor but i'm wondering michael what you think that friends like yourself are thinking today. well veterans like myself people who...
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afghanistan coalition warplanes fired weapons and dropped bombs five thousand eight hundred and thirty one times that's a sixty five percent increase in the twelve months prior to that to even wonder want to know how much those five thousand eight hundred thirty one bombs and weapons cost not to mention of course the lives that may have been lost civilian lives and here's another two that the mainstream television media isn't reporting on about the standing lawyers now suing the cia for its drone strikes in pakistan that have led to civilian deaths don't forget because when you strike something with lethal force there are consequences and although this particular lawyer. has been to the us and many times before the state department has just prevented him from traveling here for a conference on human rights isn't that nice and fair and democratic of them it's hypocrisy in the mainstream media just turns a blind eye so that's what they miss. so while the mainstream media is ignoring the ramping up of our air campaign in afghanistan they've also missed another big report that quite frankl
afghanistan coalition warplanes fired weapons and dropped bombs five thousand eight hundred and thirty one times that's a sixty five percent increase in the twelve months prior to that to even wonder want to know how much those five thousand eight hundred thirty one bombs and weapons cost not to mention of course the lives that may have been lost civilian lives and here's another two that the mainstream television media isn't reporting on about the standing lawyers now suing the cia for its...
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military medic serving in afghanistan. the oldest medic serving in afghanistan. so i wasn't playing much of a role in my own life, but with advair, i'm breathing better so now i can take the lead on a science adventure. advair is clinically proven to help significantly improve lung function. unlike most copd medications, advair contains both an anti-inflammatory and a long-acting bronchodilator, working together to help improve your lung function all day. advair won't replace fast-acting inhalers for sudden symptoms and should not be used more than twice a day. people with copd taking advair may have a higher chance of pneumonia. advair may increase your risk of osteoporosis and some eye problems. tell your doctor if you have a heart condition or high blood pressure before taking advair. if you're still having difficulty breathing, take the lead. ask your doctor if including advair could help improve your lung function. get your first full prescription free and save on refills at 3q take the finish challenge. i'm robin sue
military medic serving in afghanistan. the oldest medic serving in afghanistan. so i wasn't playing much of a role in my own life, but with advair, i'm breathing better so now i can take the lead on a science adventure. advair is clinically proven to help significantly improve lung function. unlike most copd medications, advair contains both an anti-inflammatory and a long-acting bronchodilator, working together to help improve your lung function all day. advair won't replace fast-acting...
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. >> reporter: in afghanistan us service members celebrated america's birthday with cake. >> it is an honor to serve our country. >> reporter: it wouldn't be 4th of july without hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill. in new york some people went a little overboard. joey chestnut scoffed down 62 hot dogs in ten minutes. he won his 5th straight nathan's famous hot dog eating contest. >> i came out here to win. >> reporter: in the first ever women's competition sonia thomas took home the title eating 40 hot dogs in ten minutes. >> i can eat something else later. >>> home people line the streets here for the annual parade here on the 4th of july. the parade featured 17 marching bands from all over. there they are the ravens marching band. we had souped up cars, world war ii vets out there. hello, sir. thank you for your service. some parade goers tell us why they love going every year. >> really i like to come because of the police officers because i'm going to be a cop when i get over. i really like the officers. >> reporter: good for you, amber. >> and the marching bands. >> this is the
. >> reporter: in afghanistan us service members celebrated america's birthday with cake. >> it is an honor to serve our country. >> reporter: it wouldn't be 4th of july without hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill. in new york some people went a little overboard. joey chestnut scoffed down 62 hot dogs in ten minutes. he won his 5th straight nathan's famous hot dog eating contest. >> i came out here to win. >> reporter: in the first ever women's competition sonia...
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number one, there's very little local government infrastructure in afghanistan. the fact that we build a road or a school doesn't mean there's a government or authority to maintain it. so we build something, the moment we turn the keys over it falls into disuse and disrepair. second, the expense of doing this is enormous. you know, it may make sense to to these civic projects that do create some good will, but to do them, mr. speaker, in a middle of a shooting war or is it better to do it before or after the war when you have a chance to -- for this implementation to occur? third, there's an immense amount of ripping off of money from the american taxpayer. it goes -- it gets lost, it gets picked up. it's too rampant in afghanistan. so according to a report in "the washington post," and, mr. speaker, i will be asking you to submit "the washington post" in the record, half of this money, minimum of $400 million, has gone missing. it's wasted and it's coming out of our taxpayer pockets. our amendment, my amendment would cut in half the $400 million, reduce it to $0
number one, there's very little local government infrastructure in afghanistan. the fact that we build a road or a school doesn't mean there's a government or authority to maintain it. so we build something, the moment we turn the keys over it falls into disuse and disrepair. second, the expense of doing this is enormous. you know, it may make sense to to these civic projects that do create some good will, but to do them, mr. speaker, in a middle of a shooting war or is it better to do it...
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report on the war in afghanistan that directly contradicts military officials are telling us lawmakers so who should we believe then we'll show you a blatant example of hypocrisy by the white house in the double standard that they have when it comes to leaking classified information and debt ceiling madness time is running out and republicans that won't budge so can somebody believe tell us what is wrong with these people we have all of that and more for you tonight including a dose of happy hour but first let's take a look at what the mainstream media has missed. this is that the end for the casey anthony trial my friends today a verdict was reached and it was read out loud. own. dog dropping moment they sought the death penalty against this woman and she got convicted of four misdemeanors this is a historic rejection of the prosecution's case the attorney who was once dubbed as somewhat hapless in this process now looks like a genius for basically that's right the case is over benito done so and all the rest of us are going to be letting out size of relief that we no longer have to e
report on the war in afghanistan that directly contradicts military officials are telling us lawmakers so who should we believe then we'll show you a blatant example of hypocrisy by the white house in the double standard that they have when it comes to leaking classified information and debt ceiling madness time is running out and republicans that won't budge so can somebody believe tell us what is wrong with these people we have all of that and more for you tonight including a dose of happy...